Occurrence
Allyl hexanoate has also been reported to occur naturally in baked potato, mushroom and pineapples.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Propenyl hexanoate is a fatty acid ester.
Preparation
Allyl hexanoate is directly esterified by hexanoic acid and allyl alcohol under the catalysis of sulfuric acid, and then neutralized, washed with water and rectified to obtain the finished product.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: sweet, fresh, juicy, pineapple and fruity
General Description
Allyl hexanoate is a volatile flavoring compound with a pineapple flavor. It is naturally found in pineapple, baked potatoes and mushrooms. Allyl hexanoate is used as a flavoring agent in chewing gum, candies and baked goods.
Metabolism
Clapp, Kaye & Young (1969) have reported on the metabolism of allyl
compounds in the rat. These compounds react with reduced glutathione in the liver and the
resultant product, after hydrolysis and N-acetylation gives rise to the mercapturic acid,
which is readily excreted in the urine.
Solubility in organics
Almost insoluble in water, miscible withalcohol, essential oils and perfume and flavorchemicals.